Jim1764
Bronze Member
I don't want to take away from JohninCA and his Bradco troubles and all the great help he is getting from the list, But I just bought a used Bradco 609 and I need some input from anyone out there that might have the same setup as I do. I have been talking to Bradco and my local Kubota/Bradco dealer about what I need to install this backhoe on my tractor. The backhoe came off a John Deere 4500 so I know I have to change the mounting bracket on the hoe. I also know I need a mounting kit for the tractor. The problem is I have a Curtis cab on the tractor and Bradco says I need one type of extended mounting bracket for the hoe and my dealer, who has installed many of these backhoes says that even with this extension bracket I will still have to remove the rear panel of the cab.
So I ask the list, does anyone out there have a Kubota L3710 GST with a cab and a Bradco 609 backhoe?
What type of mounting brackets were used in your installation? Can you see any part numbers on the mounting frame on the backhoe?
How far back past the ROPS does the operators seat of the hoe go?
Any help would be great. I will be installing the hoe myself with the help of some freinds so I would like to order the mounting parts once and hopefully get the right ones.
I will try and get some pictures up of the tractor and the mounting brackets this weekend if that would help.
Thanks,
Jim Scheffler
So I ask the list, does anyone out there have a Kubota L3710 GST with a cab and a Bradco 609 backhoe?
What type of mounting brackets were used in your installation? Can you see any part numbers on the mounting frame on the backhoe?
How far back past the ROPS does the operators seat of the hoe go?
Any help would be great. I will be installing the hoe myself with the help of some freinds so I would like to order the mounting parts once and hopefully get the right ones.
I will try and get some pictures up of the tractor and the mounting brackets this weekend if that would help.
Thanks,
Jim Scheffler